Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS.' Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'PAX · AVG · TR P XX · COS III.' Date: 165–166. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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LZT26A70_466

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg Armeniacvs Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia Pax · Avg · Tr P Xx · Cos Iii Date 165–166 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn raised profile bearded man center showing detailed hair laurel wreath surrounded raised rim decorative marks coin silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces background plain white.